Amici's, 1629 N Hiatus Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMICI'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1629 N Hiatus Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-2129
License #: 1611563
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, lasagna, ravioli and ricotta at 45-56° f in the open top reach in cooler, corrective action taken, moved to the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta at 63°f on the wait station. Moved to a cooler. Implemented time control procedure.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, garlic and oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Open top reach in cooler next to glass door cooler.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Soup, minestrone cooling overnight on the walk in cooler found at 50-60°F. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken broth at 105°F on the prep area (1 1/2h), iced down to 70°F and placed in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep, closed containers.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza station
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bread, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil in a cooler, discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth at the cook line. Ice bath and moved to a cooler, 49?F at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Dumpster pad.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Provided updated from.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces, soups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex. **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil, Corrected On Site. explained and implemented time control procedure.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken broth, Corrected On Site. reheated to 165 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. noodles at the prep area. Corrected On Site. explained and implemented time control procedure.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagne, sauces in the walk in cooler.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on storage shelves, wi cooler.
6/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Pizza station, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Expired 1-12
  • Observed residue build-up on storage shelves, wi cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.Confirmation # 117034147. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Make table, reach in cooler, cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed men's restroom toilet unclean.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at ladies room.
  • Observed bottom part of Wi cooler, baseboard area in disrepair.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pizza.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Waitress station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Pizza, Corrected On Site.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Pizza station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fans.
  • Critical. Observed mensroom urinal and toilet unclean.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.WI cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Hood's system area.
  • Light not functioning.Dishwasher area and 2 door's reach in frezer.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with food residue.
  • Critical. Observed toilets not clean.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler's gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, stoves.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on kitchen's fans.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed ceiling tiles with water leaking damage, prep area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease.
  • Several Lights not functioning, kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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